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Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth, undertone and colour family only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar eyeliner overall: form and tip 45%, formula 30%, wear claims 25%.

Closest shade match: ILIA Thru Line Waterproof Eyeliner with 24-Hour Wear Trace

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth, undertone and colour family only.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
Full SleeveChange shade
Form and tip: Pencil · Pencil
Wear claims: Waterproof · Smudge resistant · 12 hour wear
The match
ILIA
Trace
Form and tip: Pencil
Wear claims: Waterproof · Smudge resistant · 24 hour wear

Format: pencil. Not compared: tip and texture. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

Shade match
65out of 100
Colour
72
Depth
97
Undertone (Undertone and colour family)
30
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$26SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $26 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Ulta Beauty Collection Gel Eyeliner Pencil Buff Babe

The most similar eyeliner overall: form and tip 45%, formula 30%, wear claims 25%.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
Full SleeveChange shade
Form and tip: Pencil · Pencil
Wear claims: Waterproof · Smudge resistant · 12 hour wear
The match
Ulta Beauty Collection
Buff Babe
Form and tip: Pencil · Pencil
Wear claims: —

Not compared: waterproof and smudge resistance. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

Overall match
95out of 100
Form (Form & tip)
100
Formula
100
Wear (Wear claims)
85
Match price
$10.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$15.50 less (60%)

Your shade $26 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Not compared: tip and texture. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar eyeliner on shade, finish, wear and comfort together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

Ranked by the overall match: the most similar eyeliner on shade, finish, wear and comfort together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

  1. #3 · Makeup By Mario

    Master Pigment Pro Eyeliner Pencil

    Taupe
    Shade match 0
    $26SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSame finish: metallic

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: texture, waterproof and smudge resistance. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    Retailer shade note: matte cool taupe

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Epic Wear Liner Stick Long Lasting Eyeliner Pencil

    Cosmic Yellow
    Shade match 46
    $9Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$17 less (65%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSame finish: metallic

    Differences: Different stated wear times

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    70

    Not compared: texture. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Different stated wear times

    Retailer shade note: yellow

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Valentino

    Colorgraph Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil

    Silver Spark
    Shade match 12
    $38SephoraSephoraCosts $12 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSame texture: gel

    Differences: Not sold in your colourShimmer rather than metallicDifferent stated wear times

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    90
    Wear claims
    82

    Differences: Not sold in your colour · Shimmer rather than metallic · Different stated wear times

    Retailer shade note: silver shimmer

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Maybelline

    Tattoo Studio Sharpenable Gel Pencil Eyeliner

    Polished White
    Shade match 9
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$14.01 less (54%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSame texture: gel

    Differences: Not sold in your colourDifferent stated wear times

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    70

    Differences: Not sold in your colour · Different stated wear times

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Gel Eyeliner Pencil

    004 Matte Brown
    Shade match 0
    $18Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$8 less (31%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSame texture: gel

    Differences: Not sold in your colourMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    100

    Differences: Not sold in your colour · Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Dramaline Longwear Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil

    Sun
    Shade match 50
    $22Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4 less (15%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame texture: gelSame finish: metallic

    Differences: Angled brush rather than pencil

    Score details
    Form & tip
    79
    Formula
    100
    Wear claims
    100

    Differences: Angled brush rather than pencil

    Retailer shade note: metallic gold with sparkling reflects

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 24
    $51SephoraSephoraCosts $25 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSame texture: gel

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    96

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Retailer shade note: Nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Hourglass

    1.5mm Mechanical Gel Eyeliner

    Canyon
    Shade match 0
    $22SephoraSephora$4 less (15%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: gel

    Differences: Not sold in your colourMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    100

    Not compared: smudge resistance and longevity. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Not sold in your colour · Matte rather than metallic

    Retailer shade note: brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 33
    $23Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$3 less (12%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSame texture: gel

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    93

    Not compared: smudge resistance. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Retailer shade note: matte neutral beige

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 0
    $26SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSame texture: gel

    Differences: Not sold in your colourMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    93

    Not compared: smudge resistance. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Not sold in your colour · Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · L.A. Girl

    Smudge-Proof Shockwave Eyeliner Pencil

    Lullaby
    Shade match 54
    $6Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20 less (77%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSame texture: gel

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    91

    Not compared: waterproof. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Buxom

    Flip Side Liner & Shadow Duo

    Dolly Daze
    Shade match 0
    $27Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $1 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame finish: metallicSame smudge resistance: claimed

    Differences: Not sold in your colourCreamy rather than gel

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    93

    Not compared: tip and waterproof. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Not sold in your colour · Creamy rather than gel

    Retailer shade note: matte mauve eyeliner and shimmer pink eyeshadow

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Retractable Vivid Rich Mechanical Eyeliner Pencil

    Amber Stunner
    Shade match 61
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$18 less (69%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame finish: metallic

    Differences: Creamy rather than gel

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    64
    Wear claims
    93

    Not compared: waterproof. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Creamy rather than gel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Maybelline

    Eyestudio Master Precise Skinny Gel Pencil

    Defining Black
    Shade match 0
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$14.01 less (54%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: gel

    Differences: Not sold in your colourMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: waterproof and smudge resistance. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Not sold in your colour · Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · Lancôme

    DRAMA LIQUI-PENCIL Longwear Eyeliner

    04 Leading Lights
    Shade match 9
    $26Ulta BeautyUlta BeautySame price

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSame texture: gel

    Differences: Matte rather than metallicDifferent stated wear times

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    72

    Not compared: smudge resistance. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic · Different stated wear times

    Retailer shade note: glitter khaki

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · CoverGirl

    Perfect Point Plus Ink Gel Eye Pencil

    Dazzling Burgundy
    Shade match 0
    $9.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$16.51 less (63%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSame texture: gel

    Differences: Not sold in your colourMatte rather than metallicDifferent stated wear times

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    72

    Not compared: smudge resistance. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Not sold in your colour · Matte rather than metallic · Different stated wear times

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Grip Gel Mechanical Liner

    Bright Nude
    Shade match 43
    $5.99$11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$20.01 less (77%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame texture: gel

    Differences: Matte rather than metallicDifferent stated wear times

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    70
    Wear claims
    70

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic · Different stated wear times

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · Clinique

    Quickliner For Eyes Eyeliner

    Slate
    Shade match 0
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $3 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar longevity

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    not scored yet
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: tip, texture, finish, waterproof and smudge resistance. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Not sold in your colour

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · Urban Decay

    24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil

    Goldmine
    Shade match 51
    $23SephoraSephora$3 less (12%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSame waterproof: claimed

    Differences: Creamy rather than gelMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    34
    Wear claims
    94

    Differences: Creamy rather than gel · Matte rather than metallic

    Retailer shade note: gold shimmer with gold micro-sparkle, glitter finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. #22 · Lancôme

    Le Stylo Waterproof

    Radiant White
    Shade match 9
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $3 more

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSame waterproof: claimed

    Differences: Not sold in your colourCreamy rather than gelMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    34
    Wear claims
    93

    Not compared: smudge resistance. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Not sold in your colour · Creamy rather than gel · Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. #23 · Sephora Collection

    12 Hour Colorful Contour Pencil Eyeliner

    54 Coconut
    Shade match 26
    $13SephoraSephora$13 less (50%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSame waterproof: claimed

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    25
    Wear claims
    100

    Not compared: texture and smudge resistance. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. #24 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    No Budge Retractable Eyeliner

    Ruby
    Shade match 0
    $6Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$20 less (77%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar tipSame smudge resistance: claimed

    Differences: Not sold in your colourCreamy rather than gelMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    97
    Formula
    34
    Wear claims
    93

    Not compared: waterproof. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Not sold in your colour · Creamy rather than gel · Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. #25 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Slim Eye Pencil Long-Lasting Eyeliner

    White Pearl
    Shade match 11
    $6Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20 less (77%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSimilar longevity

    Differences: Not sold in your colourCreamy rather than gelMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    34
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: waterproof and smudge resistance. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Not sold in your colour · Creamy rather than gel · Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. #26 · CoverGirl

    Perfect Blend Eyeliner

    Black Brown
    Shade match 0
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$19.01 less (73%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSimilar longevity

    Differences: Not sold in your colourLiquid rather than gelMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    34
    Wear claims
    85

    Not compared: tip, waterproof and smudge resistance. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Not sold in your colour · Liquid rather than gel · Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  25. #27 · CoverGirl

    Perfect Point Plus Eye Pencil

    Charcoal
    Shade match 0
    $8.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$17.51 less (67%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSame smudge resistance: claimed

    Differences: Not sold in your colourMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    25
    Wear claims
    93

    Not compared: texture and waterproof. These are not listed for one or both products, so they neither help nor count against this match.

    Differences: Not sold in your colour · Matte rather than metallic

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  26. #28 · Urban Decay

    24/7 Waterproof Waterline Eyeliner Pencil

    Beige Flag
    Shade match 43
    $23SephoraSephora$3 less (12%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSame waterproof: claimed

    Differences: Creamy rather than gelMatte rather than metallicDifferent stated wear times

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    34
    Wear claims
    82

    Differences: Creamy rather than gel · Matte rather than metallic · Different stated wear times

    Retailer shade note: cool beige, matte finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  27. #29 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof Pencil Eyeliner

    Aubergine
    Shade match 0
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$14.01 less (54%)

    Matches: Same form: pencilSame tip: pencilSame waterproof: claimed

    Differences: Not sold in your colourCreamy rather than gelMatte rather than metallic

    Score details
    Form & tip
    100
    Formula
    34
    Wear claims
    82

    Differences: Not sold in your colour · Creamy rather than gel · Matte rather than metallic · Different stated wear times

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

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Why the closest shade match works

ILIA Thru Line Waterproof Eyeliner with 24-Hour Wear in Trace, against MAC Cosmetics Color Excess Gel Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner in Full Sleeve. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeFull SleeveClosest shade matchTraceScore
Form & tip45% of overall100
Form100PencilPencilSameSame form
Tipnot comparablePencilNot listedNot comparableTip not listed for one product
Formula30% of overall25
Texturenot comparableGelNot listedNot comparableTexture not listed for one product
Finish25MetallicMatteDifferentMatte rather than metallic
Wear claims25% of overall82
Waterproof100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim waterproof wear
Smudge resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim smudge resistance
Longevity4012-hour wear24-hour wearSome differenceDifferent stated wear times
Overall match 73/100Shade match 65/100Medium confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To ILIA Thru Line Waterproof Eyeliner with 24-Hour Wear in Trace.

Same or better

  • Same form: pencil
  • Same waterproof: claimed
  • Same smudge resistance: claimed

Different

  • Matte rather than metallic
  • Different stated wear times

Not compared

  • Tip: not listed for one
  • Texture: not listed for one

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

No ingredient list for one product, so overlap is not known. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed

Why the closest overall alternative works

Ulta Beauty Collection Gel Eyeliner Pencil in Buff Babe, against MAC Cosmetics Color Excess Gel Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner in Full Sleeve. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeFull SleeveClosest overall alternativeBuff BabeScore
Form & tip45% of overall100
Form100PencilPencilSameSame form
Tip100PencilPencilSameSame tip
Formula30% of overall100
Texture100GelGelSameSame texture
Finish100MetallicMetallicSameSame finish
Wear claims25% of overall85
Waterproofnot comparableClaimedNot listedNot comparableWaterproof wear not listed for one product
Smudge resistancenot comparableClaimedNot listedNot comparableSmudge resistance not listed for one product
Longevity8512-hour wearLong-wearingCloseBoth claim long wear
Overall match 95/100Shade match 48/100Medium confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Ulta Beauty Collection Gel Eyeliner Pencil in Buff Babe.

Same or better

  • Same form: pencil
  • Same tip: pencil
  • Same texture: gel
  • Same finish: metallic
  • Similar longevity

Not compared

  • Waterproof: not listed for one
  • Smudge resistance: not listed for one

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

No ingredient list for one product, so overlap is not known. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed

Where to buy

Closest shade match

ILIA Thru Line Waterproof Eyeliner with 24-Hour Wear Trace

Best price
$26SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $26 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Ulta Beauty Collection Gel Eyeliner Pencil Buff Babe

Match price
$10.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$15.50 less (60%)

Your shade $26 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

How these matches are scored

34 similar shades scored two ways: the overall match on form, tip, formula and wear claims. Anything not listed is not compared and lowers data confidence, never the other way round. Ingredients are shown for information and used by the filters only. Prices are shown next to every match and never change a score. How scoring and confidence work.

Shade colours are sampled from Beautler’s processing of retailer swatch images and are a digital approximation. Prices and stock were last checked when the product was imported; the retailer page is the source of truth.